SuspensionPart report
2004 Volvo S40 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Volvo S40, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
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- 10034507Sep 2, 2010Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. A knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a…
- 10030930Jul 16, 2009Volvo: front wheel hub and driver shaft, bearing noise. At times a bearing (buzzing) noise can be heard from the front of the vehicle during normal driving. The noise will get…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S40
Brakes
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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